Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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